SubSeek Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2/1/2025
Introduction
SubSeek ("we," "our," or "us") is a creative, experimental project built with Svelte 5 and a variety of modern technologies. Our goal is to explore entertainment and human interests through AI, ML, and a suite of microservices. We're committed to learning, building, and sharing our process—with complete transparency and a strong focus on your privacy and security. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and the measures we take to protect your information.
1. Data We Collect
Account Information
When you sign up for a free account, we may ask for basic information such as your:
- Name or username
- Email address
This information is used solely to create your account and personalize your experience. You will have full access to view all the data we collect about you in your account area.
Usage Data
To offer personalized recommendations and improve our services, we collect minimal usage data, including:
- Interaction data (e.g., pages visited, items viewed)
- Preferences and settings within your account
This data is aggregated and stored securely, ensuring it remains anonymized and is never linked to personally identifiable information unless explicitly allowed by you.
Automated Data Collection
Our site uses automated tools (such as cookies and similar technologies) to help us understand usage patterns and optimize performance. These tools do not collect sensitive personal data.
2. How We Use Your Data
Enhancing Your Experience
- Personalized Recommendations: Your data helps power our ML recommendation engine to suggest movies, TV shows, sporting events, and related media.
- Transparency: All data collected about you is displayed in your account area. You can review and verify what is being stored.
- Service Improvement: Aggregated and anonymized usage data allows us to continually improve our services and interface.
Business Operations
- API & Service Costs: We may use data insights to manage API calls (for example, those involving LLMs) and maintain system operations.
- Monetization: To help cover operating costs, we integrate tasteful ads and affiliate links. These are carefully chosen so that they respect your privacy and do not track or profile you beyond the necessary functionality.
3. Data Security and Retention
Security Measures
We take your security seriously by:
- Hosting services on secure infrastructure, including our home lab setup and trusted cloud providers for specific services.
- Implementing industry-standard security practices (e.g., encryption, secure coding practices) to safeguard your data.
Data Retention
Your data will be retained only as long as necessary to:
- Provide you with a consistent and personalized experience.
- Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy.
You can request deletion or modification of your data at any time through your account settings or by contacting us directly.
4. Data Sharing and Anonymization
No Personal Data Sales
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. Any sharing of data is strictly limited to anonymized, aggregated insights that cannot be traced back to you.
Third-Party Integrations
- Service Providers: We may share limited information with trusted third-party service providers (for hosting, analytics, etc.) under strict data protection agreements.
- Affiliate Partners: Affiliate links and ads on our site are managed in a way that does not compromise your personal data. They are integrated in a manner that supports the project without invasive tracking.
5. Your Rights and Choices
Transparency and Control
- Full Visibility: Every piece of information we collect about you is available for you to view in your account.
- Opt-Out Options: While certain functionalities (like personalized recommendations) depend on data collection, you can adjust your privacy settings or opt out of certain features at any time.
- Contact Us: If you have any questions or wish to update your preferences, please contact us at [email protected].
6. Changes to This Policy
We are continuously learning and improving SubSeek. Should we make any changes to our privacy practices, we will update this policy and notify you via the website or through your account notifications. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed.
7. Additional Information
SubSeek is not only a platform for personalized entertainment recommendations but also a documented experiment. The process of building and evolving SubSeek may be shared publicly via our blog and in a forthcoming book. Rest assured, any data referenced in these materials is anonymized, and you can always review what information we hold about you.